“Do something now. If not you, who? If not here, where? If not now, when?” – President Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt, often referred to as the father of modern conservation, recognized early on both the importance of balancing the needs of resource development with conservation, and the importance of informed leadership in the development of public […]
Colorado Politics: Workforce development, regulation, cost of living top Colorado chamber agenda for 2024 legislative session
Worried that the state’s competitive advantage is “slipping,” the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on Monday released its legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session, saying it would focus on workforce development, cost of living and tech innovation. The group said it would also pursue strategies to improve the state’s regulatory environment and drive economic growth. The Colorado […]
Fox 21: Augmented reality giving years of sight back to people
A determined pair of brothers embarked on a mission to help their dad who developed macular degeneration, and the OcuLenz was born, using pixel manipulation to fill in the missing viewpoints. “My brother and I founded the company,” CEO and CTO of Ocutrx, Michael Freeman, said. “Our father was a brigadier general fighter pilot in […]
KRDO: Woodland Park School District announcing their participation in the National Civics Bee
The Woodland Park School District (WSPD) has announced plans for their students to participate in the National Civics Bee, a competition to improve civic education among 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation organizes the competition in partnership with The Civic Trust seeking to inspire young Americans to participate in civic […]
Colorado Chamber Releases 2024 Legislative Agenda
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today released its 2024 Legislative Agenda ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. The agenda is guided by the Chamber’s recent launch of Vision 2033, a 10-year strategic action plan for Colorado’s business climate. “Colorado is one of the […]
Colorado Politics: Jared Polis, lawmakers appoint members to group tasked with solving Colorado’s property tax woes
Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders picked appointments to a 19-member group tasked with figuring out a long-term solution to Colorado’s property tax woes. Legislation from the recent special session, which sought to offer relief from soaring property taxes, created the task force. Polis announced his picks on Tuesday, while lawmakers announced their appointments on […]
Colorado Newsline: Colorado leaders appoint members to commission that could alter long-term property tax policy
A commission set to begin work this month on brainstorming a solution to rising property tax bills in Colorado now has a full roster as state leaders complete their appointments. The 19-member Commission on Property Taxation was born out of a recent special legislative session. As lawmakers worked over four hectic days to deliver short-term […]
Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman to Serve on Statewide Property Tax Task Force
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman this week was appointed to the Commission on Property Tax by Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen. The commission was formed by HB 1003 during the 2023 special legislative session to address property taxes following the failure of […]
Tri-State Generation and Transmission announces plans close final coal plant
Colorado Chamber member, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, recently announced that it will be shutting down its final coal plant in Craig two years early. The plan underscores the Colorado business community’s role as a collaborative partner in accomplishing environmental goals and its commitment to emissions reductions. As part of that effort, Tri-State is seeking $970 […]
Gazette: EDITORIAL: Colorado’s housing market at risk — again
The Legislature’s leftist fringe has been grabbing headlines with its extremist stands; most recently, against U.S. ally Israel. However, a subtler, more insidious shift to the left also is underway by ruling Democrats’ legislative leadership. And it could affect far more Coloradans. … The changes by Rodriguez involve obscure, behind-the-scenes maneuvers that could have profound […]